A rule-by-rule comparison of FTMO — 1-Step Challenge and The5ers — High Stakes — drawdown model, loss limits, consistency, news and automation — from our live compliance config. Values shown Verify vary by program; confirm on the firm's own terms.
| Rule | FTMO 1-Step | The5ers |
|---|---|---|
| Cost / fee | — | — |
| Profit target | 10% | 8% then 5% |
| Drawdown type | EOD trailing | Static |
| Max daily loss | 3% | Verify |
| Max total drawdown | 10% | Verify |
| Consistency rule | 50% max/day | 50% max/day |
| News trading | Restricted ±2min | Verify |
| EA / algo allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Payout speed | — | — |
| US residents | Verify | Verify |
| Max leverage | Verify | 1:100 |
| Weekend holding | Verify | Verify |
| Copy trading | Own accounts only | Own accounts only |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | MT5 |
Full rule pages: FTMO 1-Step rules · The5ers rules · all firms compared
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